A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, aldermen and livery-men of the city of London, in the parish-church of St. Lawrence-Jewry, on the feast of St. Michael 1693 at the election of the Lord Mayor for the year ensuing / by William Strengfellow ...
and their zealous Mother's importunity could hardly both miscarry) took the boldness to address him in none of the most submissive terms, that they might have the priviledge to sit, the one on his right hand, the other on his, left.
and their zealous Mother's importunity could hardly both miscarry) took the boldness to address him in none of the most submissive terms, that they might have the privilege to fit, the one on his right hand, the other on his, left.
'twas the high-flown aim of these two Brethren, to insure to themselves the two most eminent of those honourable Posts, which they supposed would (like those of Joseph and Judah of old) entitle them to the Precedence of all the rest.
'twas the high-flown aim of these two Brothers, to insure to themselves the two most eminent of those honourable Posts, which they supposed would (like those of Joseph and Judah of old) entitle them to the Precedence of all the rest.
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But in this latter, they may well serve for a cautionary admonition to all Candidates for the Magistracy, in any, whether greater or lesser Communities.
But in this latter, they may well serve for a cautionary admonition to all Candidates for the Magistracy, in any, whither greater or lesser Communities.
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or shall shew, what it is they must be suppos'd to ask. II. From the nature of the office so describ'd, I shall infer the several Qualifications requisite to fit them for it. III.
or shall show, what it is they must be supposed to ask. II From the nature of the office so described, I shall infer the several Qualifications requisite to fit them for it. III.
Now I conceive the honourable Office, to which 'twill be here expected my following Discourse should bear somewhat of immediate respect, doth always afford these three things most especially considerable:
Now I conceive the honourable Office, to which it'll be Here expected my following Discourse should bear somewhat of immediate respect, does always afford these three things most especially considerable:
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Abundance of business, a multitude of Snares, and a very solemn and severe charge. Other appendages 'tis possible it may have, but these it must have its inseparable Companions.
Abundance of business, a multitude of Snares, and a very solemn and severe charge. Other appendages it's possible it may have, but these it must have its inseparable Sodales.
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so there are some shares still so very weighty (as particularly that of this great and populous City) that I had almost said, those Magistrates had need really be (what they arc honourably styled) no less than Gods, who adventure on ' em.
so there Are Some shares still so very weighty (as particularly that of this great and populous city) that I had almost said, those Magistrates had need really be (what they arc honourably styled) no less than God's, who adventure on ' em.
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For on all such 'tis highly incumbent (like that Almighty Soveraign they represent) to have a watchful Eye upon all the Dangers, the Ails, the Exigences, and Interests of the Publick.
For on all such it's highly incumbent (like that Almighty Sovereign they represent) to have a watchful Eye upon all the Dangers, the Ails, the Exigences, and Interests of the Public.
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As common Parents, to divide their Care and Affection with a Prudence, and Impartiality, sufficient (if possible) to preserve a happy Concord among their numerous Progeny.
As Common Parents, to divide their Care and Affection with a Prudence, and Impartiality, sufficient (if possible) to preserve a happy Concord among their numerous Progeny.
As the general Proveditors of their respective Territories, to be the sure Refuge of Widows and Orphans, the ignorant and the impotent, the hungry and the naked, the sick, the imprison'd, and calamitous Strangers.
As the general Proveditors of their respective Territories, to be the sure Refuge of Widows and Orphans, the ignorant and the impotent, the hungry and the naked, the sick, the imprisoned, and calamitous Strangers.
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As universal Benefactors, to imploy an authoritative concern for all necessary charitable Contributions, to conferr vacant Offices upon such as most need and best deserve them, to keep up such an innocent Hospitality as is fairly becoming the Dignity of their Stations, to provide Work and Employment for the Honest and Industrious,
As universal Benefactors, to employ an authoritative concern for all necessary charitable Contributions, to confer vacant Offices upon such as most need and best deserve them, to keep up such an innocent Hospitality as is fairly becoming the Dignity of their Stations, to provide Work and Employment for the Honest and Industria,
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and Stripes for all Vagrants, Night-walkers, and lusty Beggars. As the trusty Stewards of all establish'd Munificence, to visir Hospitals, and all endowed Foundations;
and Stripes for all Vagrants, Night-walkers, and lusty Beggars. As the trusty Stewards of all established Munificence, to visir Hospitals, and all endowed Foundations;
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Above all, it behoveth 〈 … 〉 be the zealous Patrons of true Religion, to be eminent Patterns of it themselves, strict Upholders of it in their Families, powerful Abettors of its industrious Planters,
Above all, it behooveth 〈 … 〉 be the zealous Patrons of true Religion, to be eminent Patterns of it themselves, strict Upholders of it in their Families, powerful Abettors of its Industria Planters,
These are some, and (I appeal to those of experience amongst you) they are but some parts of that huge Variety of both Care and Business, that's indispensably annex'd to the chief Magistracy of this spacious Corporation.
These Are Some, and (I appeal to those of experience among you) they Are but Some parts of that huge Variety of both Care and Business, that's indispensably annexed to the chief Magistracy of this spacious Corporation.
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so he must be more than a meer man, who can walk upright and steadily under it, without either stumbling or stepping awry. For, 2ly, 2. Proportionable to his business will his Snares be also, and he must expect to meet with frequent intermixtures of the one with the other.
so he must be more than a mere man, who can walk upright and steadily under it, without either stumbling or stepping awry. For, 2ly, 2. Proportionable to his business will his Snares be also, and he must expect to meet with frequent intermixtures of the one with the other.
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and he'll be strongly solicited (both from within and from without) to employ the power he's intrusted with for the Publick Good, to either his own or other mens private.
and he'll be strongly solicited (both from within and from without) to employ the power he's Entrusted with for the Public Good, to either his own or other men's private.
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and if either a despicable Poverty, a private Grudge, a revengeful Inclination (on the one hand) or an over-grown Estate, a sowre Aspect, a secret Respect,
and if either a despicable Poverty, a private Grudge, a revengeful Inclination (on the one hand) or an overgrown Estate, a sour Aspect, a secret Respect,
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If his Mind ben't exalted above the catching Transports of either Vanity, Impatience, or an undecent Rashness, he may be in danger from that Quarter also:
If his Mind Bened exalted above the catching Transports of either Vanity, Impatience, or an undecent Rashness, he may be in danger from that Quarter also:
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but impossible to maintain both the exemplary Innocence, and the due Veneration of a publick Magistrate, consistently with the breach or transgression of either.
but impossible to maintain both the exemplary Innocence, and the due Veneration of a public Magistrate, consistently with the breach or Transgression of either.
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And finally, well 'tis for him, if amidst this crowd of other business, he can find either leasure or inclination for Religion, which is beyond all compare the most important.
And finally, well it's for him, if amid this crowd of other business, he can find either leisure or inclination for Religion, which is beyond all compare the most important.
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For we are all ready to fancy an urgent occasion is abundantly sufficient to excuse the Homage we owe to Piety, at least till we have better opportunity and time for it:
For we Are all ready to fancy an urgent occasion is abundantly sufficient to excuse the Homage we owe to Piety, At least till we have better opportunity and time for it:
as his Office cannot fail of being a private Snare to himself, so his unhallow'd discharge of it must inevitably prove a publick Scandal to all others.
as his Office cannot fail of being a private Snare to himself, so his unhallowed discharge of it must inevitably prove a public Scandal to all Others.
For, besides that, as a private person, he incurrs the guilt of a Criminal by every violation of the Divine Law ▪ he must moreover be responsible for his daring Profanation of that Sacred Name he bears as a publick,
For, beside that, as a private person, he incurs the guilt of a Criminal by every violation of the Divine Law ▪ he must moreover be responsible for his daring Profanation of that Sacred Name he bears as a public,
And whatsoever Broils or Commotions, open Debaucheries or clandestine Villanies, advances of Vice or declensions of Virtue, occurr within his respective Territory;
And whatsoever Broils or Commotions, open Debaucheries or clandestine Villainies, advances of Vice or declensions of Virtue, occur within his respective Territory;
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in a word, whatsoever either Good thing miscarries which he ought to have promoted, or Evil is committed which he could have prevented, will be sure to be brought upon his account at the great and dreadful day of the Lord.
in a word, whatsoever either Good thing miscarries which he ought to have promoted, or Evil is committed which he could have prevented, will be sure to be brought upon his account At the great and dreadful day of the Lord.
For how much soever the Offices of an Ecclesiastick and a Secular Governour may differ in nature, their Charges (I think) run pretty parallel, in this one Case at least. They are both Shepherds; they are both Watchmen.
For how much soever the Offices of an Ecclesiastic and a Secular Governor may differ in nature, their Charges (I think) run pretty parallel, in this one Case At least. They Are both Shepherd's; they Are both Watchmen.
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And whereas God Almighty threatens the enormous Sinner, that he shall surely dye; if they be not duly careful, the one to warn, the other to restrain him from the evil of his ways, the wicked man shall dye in his iniquity:
And whereas God Almighty threatens the enormous Sinner, that he shall surely die; if they be not duly careful, the one to warn, the other to restrain him from the evil of his ways, the wicked man shall die in his iniquity:
For, I cannot but think, 'tis an casie matter for any one of the meanest capacity, (and much more for those immediately concern'd) from the nature of the Office thus describ'd, to inferr the several Qualifications requisite to fit a man for it.
For, I cannot but think, it's an casie matter for any one of the Meanest capacity, (and much more for those immediately concerned) from the nature of the Office thus described, to infer the several Qualifications requisite to fit a man for it.
if lie doth not effectually recommend the contrary Virtues by an Example as remarkable as his Place is eminent, his Life will be sure to put his Zeal to the blush,
if lie does not effectually recommend the contrary Virtues by an Exampl as remarkable as his Place is eminent, his Life will be sure to put his Zeal to the blush,
and his Precepts will quickly commence as insignificant in the Esteem of others, as those of his Soveraign Lord and Master God Almighty do already appear to be in his.
and his Precepts will quickly commence as insignificant in the Esteem of Others, as those of his Sovereign Lord and Master God Almighty do already appear to be in his.
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For otherwise (be he never so honest and virtuous) for want of the one, he'll be frequently at a loss in the reconciling of Differences, the due administrations of Justice, &c. and by the scantiness of the other, be put upon such mean arts,
For otherwise (be he never so honest and virtuous) for want of the one, he'll be frequently At a loss in the reconciling of Differences, the due administrations of justice, etc. and by the scantiness of the other, be put upon such mean arts,
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To the former, because 'tis closely interwoven with the fundamental Laws of the Monarchy, and his separate Interest will be otherwise continually prompting him to foment those Mutinies amongst Christ's Members, which (God knows) are hot enough already,
To the former, Because it's closely interwoven with the fundamental Laws of the Monarchy, and his separate Interest will be otherwise continually prompting him to foment those Mutinies among Christ's Members, which (God knows) Are hight enough already,
To the latter, for else he must of course be an Abetter of Faction and Sedition, and be always endeavouring to set up a little Common-wealth in opposition to the great one.
To the latter, for Else he must of course be an Abetter of Faction and Sedition, and be always endeavouring to Set up a little Commonwealth in opposition to the great one.
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With respect to all which, I may well put our Saviour's pathetical Question (in the words immediately after my Text) to all Candidates for that honourable Office;
With respect to all which, I may well put our Saviour's pathetical Question (in the words immediately After my Text) to all Candidates for that honourable Office;
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For 'tis very observable, that though the two Disciples forthwith reply'd to our Lord's Demand, without any manner of doubt or hesitation, We are able; they yet succeeded ne'r the better afterwards.
For it's very observable, that though the two Disciples forthwith replied to our Lord's Demand, without any manner of doubt or hesitation, We Are able; they yet succeeded never the better afterwards.
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As to the matter or substance of the Honourable Office under our present consideration, I shall not here assert, That 'tis utterly unlawful to desire it;
As to the matter or substance of the Honourable Office under our present consideration, I shall not Here assert, That it's utterly unlawful to desire it;
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and enjoyn'd with so strict and severe a charge, that I cannot imagine how 'tis any ways reconcilable with either that lively apprehension we ought always to carry about us of both our numerous Infirmities,
and enjoined with so strict and severe a charge, that I cannot imagine how it's any ways reconcilable with either that lively apprehension we ought always to carry about us of both our numerous Infirmities,
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you may reasonably look upon it as a shrewd sign, that either he's possess'd (like the two Apostles in the Text) with an overfond Opinion of his own Abilities,
you may reasonably look upon it as a shrewd Signen, that either he's possessed (like the two Apostles in the Text) with an overfond Opinion of his own Abilities,
And from the purport of the sacred Narrative, (as we have it recorded in both St. Matthew and St. Mark ) it seems not only probable but plain and obvious, that the chief incentive whereby they were prompted to it, was either Covetousness or Ambition,
And from the purport of the sacred Narrative, (as we have it recorded in both Saint Matthew and Saint Mark) it seems not only probable but plain and obvious, that the chief incentive whereby they were prompted to it, was either Covetousness or Ambition,
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how prevalent soever that might be in the Apostles Case, it cannot be reasonably suppos'd to sway at all, with respect to the venerable Office in question:
how prevalent soever that might be in the Apostles Case, it cannot be reasonably supposed to sway At all, with respect to the venerable Office in question:
For to those who successively bear it, we are not a little beholden (among other their publick Benefactions) for maintaining its dignity by the generous expence of so very considerable a part of their own private Fortunes,
For to those who successively bear it, we Are not a little beholden (among other their public Benefactions) for maintaining its dignity by the generous expense of so very considerable a part of their own private Fortune's,
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So that indeed, the only Honour that either deserveth the name, or is worth the having, is the pleasing reflection, the grateful odour that flows from a conscientious discharge of the Office.
So that indeed, the only Honour that either deserveth the name, or is worth the having, is the pleasing reflection, the grateful odour that flows from a conscientious discharge of the Office.
and even scandalous annual Canvasings for the chief Administration of it. An evil, that's grown of late so very pernicious, and so universally influential;
and even scandalous annual Canvasings for the chief Administration of it. an evil, that's grown of late so very pernicious, and so universally influential;
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The publick toleration whereof I know not how 'tis possible to excuse, unless by pleading that even Government it self suffers a kind of Dissolution (at least a convulsive interruption) during the heat and continuance of them.
The public toleration whereof I know not how it's possible to excuse, unless by pleading that even Government it self suffers a kind of Dissolution (At least a convulsive interruption) during the heat and Continuance of them.
to Skirmish as furiously with each other, as 'tis possible, without the loss of either Life or Limbs? How do the bigotted Agents of perhaps both sides, labour,
to Skirmish as furiously with each other, as it's possible, without the loss of either Life or Limbs? How do the bigoted Agents of perhaps both sides, labour,
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and a hundred other methods too mysterious for me to pry into, to make each their own Party the most numerous? With what monstrous rudeness and scurrility do they not only treat each other,
and a hundred other methods too mysterious for me to pry into, to make each their own Party the most numerous? With what monstrous rudeness and scurrility do they not only Treat each other,
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And all this for the sake of a momentous Victory forsooth, the gaining of one the preference out of four or five, who (at the same time) are probably all unexceptionable Men,
And all this for the sake of a momentous Victory forsooth, the gaining of one the preference out of four or five, who (At the same time) Are probably all unexceptionable Men,
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These, and such other unseemly, unchristian, and even inhumane methods of competition, I cannot but think are those accursed things, that mainly serve exceedingly to Eclipse the common felicity of this Renowned Corporation.
These, and such other unseemly, unchristian, and even inhumane methods of competition, I cannot but think Are those accursed things, that mainly serve exceedingly to Eclipse the Common felicity of this Renowned Corporation.
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And thus the Body-Politick being never thoroughly clear'd, its distemper returns (and perhaps with a double violence) like a lurking Ague at its wonted Season.
And thus the Body politic being never thoroughly cleared, its distemper returns (and perhaps with a double violence) like a lurking Ague At its wonted Season.
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And therefore I chuse rather to leave (nay most earnestly to recommend) it to the mature deliberation of those amongst you, whose Authority and Influence makes 'em most capable of doing it, to resolve upon some such Expedients,
And Therefore I choose rather to leave (nay most earnestly to recommend) it to the mature deliberation of those among you, whose authority and Influence makes they most capable of doing it, to resolve upon Some such Expedients,
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To those of you who shall be put in Competition for this Post of Eminence, give me leave most affectionately to recommend an unfeigned Love, a fraternal Kindness,
To those of you who shall be put in Competition for this Post of Eminence, give me leave most affectionately to recommend an unfeigned Love, a fraternal Kindness,
Remember 'tis one of the best assurances you can give the Publick of your real desert of the Honour you are in nomination for, to shew a generous disdain of all little Tricks, circumventing Artifices,
remember it's one of the best assurances you can give the Public of your real desert of the Honour you Are in nomination for, to show a generous disdain of all little Tricks, circumventing Artifices,
than to be willingly Accessary to its certain mine, by the dividing of it. To those of you who are immediately concern'd in the Election, 'tis my serious advice;
than to be willingly Accessary to its certain mine, by the dividing of it. To those of you who Are immediately concerned in the Election, it's my serious Advice;
For 'tis a sure indication that his Merit can be of no great Extent, who hath no better a way to come by materials to raise the Fabrick of his own Reputation,
For it's a sure indication that his Merit can be of no great Extent, who hath no better a Way to come by materials to raise the Fabric of his own Reputation,
And finally, To him who shall have the Precedence of all the rest, I would importunately recommend (in the first place) a generous and vindictive Cognizance of all base and slanderous Indignities that shall appear to have been cast upon any of his worthy Brethren, during the Competition:
And finally, To him who shall have the Precedence of all the rest, I would importunately recommend (in the First place) a generous and vindictive Cognizance of all base and slanderous Indignities that shall appear to have been cast upon any of his worthy Brothers, during the Competition:
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A noble Pattern, which (if he duly imitates it) I believe all good Men will readily conclude with me, cannot fail of being (by the Blessing of God Almighty) very effectually conducive to the credit of Religion, the Establishment of the Government, the Union and Prosperity of this great City, and his own Immortal Honour.
A noble Pattern, which (if he duly imitates it) I believe all good Men will readily conclude with me, cannot fail of being (by the Blessing of God Almighty) very effectually conducive to the credit of Religion, the Establishment of the Government, the union and Prosperity of this great city, and his own Immortal Honour.
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